IFFI Awards 2023: Full List Of Winners; Michael Douglas Conferred With Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award
Discover the complete list of winners at IFFI 2023 from Best Film to Lifetime Achievement Award

The 54th edition International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded in Goa on Tuesday. The 10-day event in Goa aimed at showcasing the best of world cinema and providing a platform to film makers and film talent from across the world
Films, Fest, Fun!
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) November 28, 2023
Witness the 9 days of #IFFI54, when Goa became the melting pot of myriad films, actors, filmmakers, content creators and cinephiles from across the world. The exuberance and excitement enveloping the festival were a never-to-be-forgotten experience for all!
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Complete List Of IFFI 2023 Winners
Here's the full list of the winners of IFFI 2023
Best Film: Endless Borders
Best Actor-Male: Pouria Rahimi Sam for Endless Borders
Best Actor (Female): Melanie Thierry for Party of Fools
Best Director: Stephan Komandarev for Blaga’s Lessons
Special Jury Award: Rishab Shetty For Kantara
Best Debutant Director: Reger Azad Kaya for his Syrian-Arab Republic film When the Seedlings Grow
Best Web Series: Panchayat Season 2
Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award: Michael Douglas
Earning a mention from the Jury is always significant, and this year, @shetty_rishab attains the Special Jury Award at #IFFI54 for his film Kantara. What a memorable moment! pic.twitter.com/PCCTMk1DZT
— International Film Festival of India (@IFFIGoa) November 28, 2023
The first film holds a unique charm, and it becomes even more special when accompanied by an award. Congratulations to 'When the Seedlings Grow' for securing the Best Debutant Director award at #IFFI54! pic.twitter.com/XPy18PXnNc
— International Film Festival of India (@IFFIGoa) November 28, 2023
Michael Douglas Awarded Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award
Hollywood star Michael Douglas received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant felicitated Douglas with the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.
The veteran actor, known for movies “Wall Street”, “Fatal Attraction”, “The War of the Roses”, “Basic Instinct”, “The American President”, highlighted cinema's role in promoting 'our shared humanity'.
An extraordinary sight at #IFFI54: The phenomenal Michael Douglas receiving 'The Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award' at the grand closing ceremony. A moment not to be missed! pic.twitter.com/8bruuiLqHn
— International Film Festival of India (@IFFIGoa) November 28, 2023
Megastar Michael Douglas was seen in an engaging chat with producer @ShailendraS7 at #IFFI54. The American actor-producer spoke about various facets of life, cinema, his career, and so on and so forth, leaving the audience absolutely spellbound. pic.twitter.com/OOkrfyHRD7
— International Film Festival of India (@IFFIGoa) November 28, 2023
About 54th Edition of IFFI
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said the 54th IFFI edition showcased around 250 films, totalling close to 30,000 minutes of viewing, representing 68 international and 17 Indian languages from 78 countries.
The festival featured 23 Masterclasses, In-Conversation sessions, some accessible both physically and virtually. Close to 50 Gala Red carpets organised during the festival provided a boost to the whole celebration.